A few years ago one morning we were going up the drake and a boat in the same charter Co where ours was located was being towed. Still had t shirts and swim suits flapping on the back deck. A few days later when turning in our boat we got the story. It seems someone recognizing the boat on the Colloquin reef up by Mosquito rock recognized the boat and called the Charter Co. They had ran aground the night before and simply enjoyed the night on the reef and never turned in the problem until the chase boat arrived, soon after Husky. When back at the base the skipper's first question was.."how long until another boat is ready? ". The base manager replied. "Your charter is over!"
Another time waiting at EIS to come home I overheard a member of a group, proudly and laughingly say "we tore the sh** out of that boat". The others seemed to share the humor. Unfortunately there is a reason for the saying "treated it like a rented mule". Certainly not most chartering are reckless, but ever look at all the dings dents and scratches on a late model rental vehicle in the BVI? Not as well cared for as a private vehicle by a long shot. Same with charter boats. I believe George gave someone some good advice to not fall in love with a charter boat as a possession, see it as a way to charter more frequently. The abuse will break your heart..roller bags across the teak and Holly floors is just the start. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />